The leadership at Flotation Energy is a diverse group of experienced energy professionals, committed to driving innovation, integrity and shareholder value through project delivery. Together they comprise an international team with deep industry expertise, strategic vision and a
commitment to excellence that hones our entrepreneurial spirit and unique working culture.
As Flotation Energy’s Chief Executive, Barry MacLeod focuses on leading the business in the delivery of its global project portfolio.
With more than two decades of offshore leadership experience, including two years as CEO of EPCI Rever Offshore and 5 years as UK MD of Bibby Offshore, Barry brings a wealth of expertise in delivering complex projects, building strong partnerships and guiding teams through fast-changing energy markets.
A highly respected voice in the industry, Barry serves on the boards of Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) and chairs the Global Underwater Hub’s Offshore Wind Developer Forum.
Under Barry’s guidance, Flotation Energy continues its journey as a pioneering offshore wind developer — from our origins of pioneering the world-first Kincardine floating offshore windfarm, to today’s flagship Green Volt project, we continue to lead at the vanguard of floating offshore wind.
Barry stepped into the role of Chief Executive in October 2025, having previously held the position of Managing Director at Flotation Energy.
Toru is a former International Business Development Director for TEPCO RP and has spent the last ten years holding senior positions in the Japanese energy giant, including Manager for Strategy and Power Trading. Prior to this, he was the Chief Engineer for Investment Planning.
Toru currently holds the role of Chief Operating Officer at Flotation Energy Ltd, instrumental in the strategic oversight of our offshore wind projects in the United Kingdom and Asia-Pacific.
Shin has held several managerial roles in power plant engineering and global investment in Independent Power Producers (IPP) within TEPCO.
Shin is also a former Director and Chief of Engineering Division at Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation, Japan’s largest onshore wind company. He currently serves as Chief Technical Officer at Flotation Energy.
Andrew is a chartered accountant with over 20 years’ experience in the Energy sector. After training with KPMG, Andrew held a number of positions in corporate banking and corporate finance advisory organisations.
In 2007, Andrew joined the Mergers and Acquisitions team of FTSE 250 business Wood Group, subsequently leading the Investor Relations function, debt and equity finance raisings and strategy roll-out. More latterly at Wood Group, Andrew led the finance function of the Downstream Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) business engaged in a number of energy transition and carbon reduction projects. Andrew joined Flotation Energy in March 2025 as Chief Financial Officer with responsibility for legal, commercial, accounting and financing activities.
As Chief People Officer Louise leads the people and culture agenda with a focus on creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace where every individual can thrive. With 23 years of experience in human resources and organisational development, Louise is passionate about aligning people strategy with business growth and purpose.
Throughout her career, Louise has driven transformation across talent management, leadership development, equity and inclusion and employee engagement. Known for a collaborative and forward-thinking approach, Louise partners with leaders at every level to shape a culture built on trust, innovation and shared success.
Before joining Flotation Energy, Louise held senior people roles where she delivered initiatives that strengthen capability, enhance employee experience and support sustainable growth.
Louise has a deep, inherent passion for affecting change in work experience — encouraging a culture of authenticity and belonging.
As CPO, Louise continues to champion culture, foster growth in ways that stay true to the company values and ensure that Flotation Energy is a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Masa is a global business development leader who initiates and leads large-scale projects to drive corporate growth and expand shareholder value.
Having joined TEPCO in 2004, Masa has held a number of key commercial roles in the power utilities sector, including Director for Project Development in one of the largest independent power producers in the Philippines from 2012 to 2015.
From 2018 to 2025, Masa Led the commercial team of TEPCO RP to develop the offshore wind power business in Japan. Having joined Flotation Energy in October 2025, Masa is responsible for managing progress across the project portfolio, as well as providing necessary guidance and support across the business as we move into the key delivery phase of our core projects over the months and years ahead.
Allan is one of the world’s industry leaders in offshore wind. An engineer with a background in oil and gas, in 2005 he pioneered the first ever offshore wind project in deeper waters. The Beatrice project was also the first to provide electricity to an operational oil and gas platform. Allan then co-founded Sea Energy Renewables, which developed more than 3GW of offshore wind in Scottish waters, before its sale to EDP Renewables in 2011. In 2013 he started the Kincardine Offshore Wind project, which has now become the world’s largest floating wind project. In 2018, he established Flotation Energy with Nicol Stephen, his partner in the Kincardine project.
